Overview

Forbidden City

When taking a tour to Beijing, the Forbidden City is the top 1 in the "must-see" site list. For travelers have limited time in Beijing, this half day trip make your wish come true. Stroll in the imperial palace with 600-year history, admire top ancient Chinese architecture and appreciate cultural collections once owned by ancient emperors, you will learn ancient China from history to culture and from life to art.

  • Best for: Beijing layover travelers, Business travelers
  • Duration: Half day
  • Availability: Any date except Monday
  • Travel Type: Private tour - FlexibleFree to tailor-make your trip
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    Day

    Meet at the airport or station or your hotel by your guide and transfer privately to Tiananmen Square. The Square is the world largest city square with an area of 440,000 square meters. The granite Monument to the People's Heroes is just at the center of the Square, and you can view Great Hall of the People, China National Museum and Tianmen Tower while strolling. You'll have chance to visit the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.

    From Tiananmen Square, you will walk to the Forbidden City through Tianan Gate. This imperial palace has 600 years history, was  home to 24 emmperors in Ming and Qing Dynasty. Visit three main halls and residencial areas of the emperor and other quarters of imperial families. Large amount of collections by emperors will help you learn Chinese ancient culture and history. After around 2-3 hours exploration in the palace, you will walk out from the north gate, Shenwu Gate. Transfer back to hotel and end this half day Beijing trip.

    the Forbidden City

    What's included

    • 1-on-1 Travel Consultant

      Your China based expert listens to your wishes carefully, provides professional advice, ensures unlimited itinerary revisions before done and 24/7 helpline service while traveling.

    • Private Local Guide and Driver

      Your guides are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and your drivers are professional, polite and patient. They are very flexible to accommodate your personal needs and happy to show you the local attractions, history, culture, foods and real life. 
      Private transfers from hotel to attractions, airport or train station are also included.

    • Accommodation to Suite Your Preference

      We hand pick hotels ranging from luxury 5 star, superior 4 star to comfortable 3 star. Luxury or cozy boutique hotels and budget guesthouses are also among your choices. You could decide where to stay to meet your taste and budget.

    • Gourmet Meals

      Most of the hotels we select offer both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner included are arranged in selected restaurants to taste authentic Chinese cuisine and local specialties. Thus you may also have a unique food tour.
      Meals specified in itinerary as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.

    • Attractions and Activities Listed on the Itinerary

      Our city tour packages have included the (first/main) entry to all attractions and the expenses of activities on the itinerary (except the optional activities).

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